Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Department of Education, Western Australia

Date posted: October 3, 2025

Closes: Nov 02, 2025


This is a 36 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026

Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.

Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only. Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.

The School

Fitzroy Valley District High School (DHS) vision of strong minds, strong culture drives our purpose and strategic direction. A Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), culturally responsive school from Kindergarten to Year 12 school staff are committed to developing positive, respectful relationships with students and the community and fostering a positive working culture to ensure student success.

The location and community

The town of Fitzroy Crossing is situated on the northern bank of the Fitzroy River, approximately 2700 km from Perth and 400 km east of Broome. The town has a population of approximately 1500 people. The main cultural groups in the Fitzroy Valley are the Bunuba, Gooniyandi, Walmajarri, Nyikina and Wangkatjungka peoples.

The Fitzroy Valley community is vibrant, innovative, and culturally strong. It has a long history of Indigenous achievement, enterprise and locally designed and implemented programs. Whilst the Fitzroy Valley community faces many challenges, it is forward focused and is a creative and dynamic location in which to live and work.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.fitzroyvalleydhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

For more information about working at Fitzroy Valley DHS and the exciting employment opportunities we have to offer, please watch our videos below.

The Role

Fitzroy Valley DHS prioritises low variance evidence-based instruction in literacy and numeracy. All teachers access professional learning and Instructional Coaching to support the implementation of school initiatives which are articulated in the school’s instructional framework. Teachers appointed to Fitzroy Valley DHS value personal excellence, respect diversity, and promote an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment. Successful teaching and learning will be underpinned by effective evidence-based instruction and trauma-informed practices, and this will be matched with whole-school alignment of pedagogy, programs, policy and processes. The successful applicant should be committed to working as part of a collaborative team. To build a connected community, teachers will ideally prioritise connection and communication with families as partners in their child’s learning.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

Attractive Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $15 370 a year District allowance of $7 436 a year 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays) 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave Subsidised leave travel during major vacations Free GROH housing Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract) Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation Vehicle relocation Air-conditioning subsidy Travel Concessions

You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits .

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Emma Anderson, Associate Principal on (08) 9163 8600 or emailing Emma.Anderson2@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holidays, please contact Emma Anderson on 0409 514 076.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration . be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website . apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Application Instructions

NEW Application Process

This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.

Please take note of the new application instructions detailed below.

You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement. The CV template is the only application document required to apply for this position. Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel as part of your application for this process.

Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.

Step 2: Complete the CV template with:

Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and 2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain): Professional Knowledge Professional Engagement

Step 3: Submit Your Application Online

Click ‘Apply for Job’ Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager Upload your completed CV Template only. Note: Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel.

Need Help? Refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance and tips on completing your application.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.

For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number : SS/TCH998678

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4:00pm (AWST) on Friday, 17 October 2025

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